TECHNICIAN

Technician: Pryor Creek, OK

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Hourly, rate based upon experience and certification level

Metro Emergency Upfitters, LLC ("MEU"), located in Oklahoma City, is a premier vehicle upfitter specializing in police and fire response vehicles, road maintenance vehicles, public utility, and specialty vehicles. MEU serves municipalities, law enforcement, military, fire rescue, and private security sectors, offering access to top manufacturers of public safety and commercial equipment.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Upfit Tech at Metro Emergency Upfitters in Pryor Creek, OK. The Upfit Tech will be responsible for installing and assembling emergency vehicle equipment, conducting quality checks, troubleshooting electrical systems, and ensuring the functionality of vehicle upfitting components.

Training

Technicians will be trained on-site at our OKC location in preparation for employment at the new MEU Pryor Creek location inside the Mid.America Industrial Park. Grand opening of the MEU Pryor Creek location TBA.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in vehicle equipment installation and assembly
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems
• Strong attention to detail and quality checks
• Knowledge of emergency vehicle upfitting components
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy equipment
• Previous experience in automotive or electrical work is a plus
  
  

Skills

• Preventive Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair
• English
• Teamwork
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Planning
• Electrical Wiring
• Programming
• Customer-Focused Service
  
  

Tools & Technologies

• Phillips head screwdrivers
• Power drills
• Ratchets
• Socket wrenches
• Torx drivers
• Trim removal tools
• Utility knives
• Wire cutters
• Wire strippers
• Wire crimpers
• Socket wrench sets
• Adjustable widemouth pliers
• Offset screwdrivers
• Hammers
• Flat blade screwdrivers
• Door panel fastener removal tools
• Clip and staple pullers
  
  

Responsibilities

• Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.
• Run new speaker and electrical cables.
• Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
• Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
• Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
• Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
• Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts.
• Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
  
  

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Thinking Creatively
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Getting Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
  

Technician Level Advancement

Associate Technician

Hourly Range $16-18

• Basic tool knowledge
• Identify specific tools and know how to use them
• Demonstrates proper soldering techniques
• Complete soldering class
• Perform soldering test
• Demonstrates proper vehicle tear down methods and best practices
• Basic product knowledge
• Able to identify and explain what it does
• Demonstrates proper installation techniques
  
  

Technician

Hourly Tange $18-22

• General vehicle upfit product knowledge
• Product placement
• Understands importance of placement
• Basic Programming
• Able to set up hardware menu
• Able to set relays up for lighting
• Set siren tones
• Understand priorities
• Set dependency
• Demonstrates proper vehicle installation techniques and best practices
• Understanding basic troubleshooting principles
• Able to use a multimeter
• Perform a parasitic draw test
• EVT Certification
  
  

Senior Technician

Hourly Range $22-27

Advanced vehicle upfit product knowledge

Advanced Programming

Able to install horn ring and rumblers

Virtual buttons

CAN functions

Able to program without supervision

Demonstrates proficient use of industry tools

Demonstrates proficient installation techniques and best practices

Can perform quality control reviews with limited supervision and< 3% come-back rate

Vehicles that come back within a 30-day time frame with an installation issue

Staff Technician

Hourly Range $27

Master level vehicle upfit product knowledge

Ability to program on different brand controllers

Has the knowledge on compatibility between products

Demonstrates the ability to train on product knowledge and installation techniques

Can perform quality control reviews with limited supervision and < 1 % come-back rate

Vehicles that come back within a 30-day time frame with an installation issue

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Hourly starting wages range $16-$24, wages commensurate with experience. Benefits include: Medical Insurance, Dental, Paid Time Off.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S., be able to pass a background check. MEU main office is located at 10308 SE 29th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73150, United States. Pryor Creek, Oklahoma location to open in 2025. Exact date TBA. Please note there is no relocation budget for this position.

Metro Emergency Upfitters, LLC provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Complete our job application below and send it to our General Managers branson@meuokc.com & mike@meuokc.com along with your resume.